Infographic by Anastassia Kostin All but one Malibu City councilmember endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency and requested regional collaboration to restore a safe climate at a Malibu City Council meeting Sept. 9. A declaration of climate emergency is a “resolution passed by a governing body such as a city council, a county board of supervisors, a state … [Read more...] about City of Malibu Endorses Declaration of Climate Emergency
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The Santa Ana Winds Return to Malibu
Photo by Milan LoiaconoFalling trees, allergy flare-ups, fire risks and hotter temperatures are on their way, and the Santa Ana winds are to blame.Santa Ana season starts in early autumn and stretches through the entire winter in Southern California. During this time, strong and warm winds blow through coastal regions due to the pressure, topography and temperature of the … [Read more...] about The Santa Ana Winds Return to Malibu
Changes and Additions in HRL Aim to Help Students Thrive
Photo by Gianni Cocchella As the Class of 2023 moves in to its new home at Pepperdine, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) moves in to its new office, which is one of the many changes in HRL this year. HRL will also be introducing a new lockout process, Spiritual Life Advisors (SLAs) in apartment areas as well as new staff and positions. HRL offers a variety of resources … [Read more...] about Changes and Additions in HRL Aim to Help Students Thrive
Staff Editorial: How To Communicate Well In the Midst of Disaster
Art by Madeline Duvall There are two types of people at Pepperdine. There are those who were at the Malibu campus during the time of the Woolsey Fire, and those who weren’t. It isn’t a visible difference, but it is something that permeates the campus culture, especially after the Sweetwater Fire on Aug. 30. However, whichever group a person is in doesn’t determine their … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: How To Communicate Well In the Midst of Disaster
Office of Risk Management Plans Ahead for Upcoming Disaster Concerns
Helicopters dropped water on the Sweetwater Fire. Photo by Milan Loiacono.Situated on the San Andreas fault line and in a high-risk fire zone, Pepperdine is prone to natural disasters. The university’s Office of Insurance and Risk Management continually refines its plan in the case one of these natural disasters were to affect Pepperdine.The Woolsey Fire burned almost … [Read more...] about Office of Risk Management Plans Ahead for Upcoming Disaster Concerns